The Proclamation did not compensate the owners, did not outlaw slavery, and did not grant citizenship to the ex-slaves (called freedmen). It made the eradication of slavery an explicit war goal, in addition to the goal of reuniting the Union.
1 Puppy mills are dog breeding operations that put profit over the health and well-being of the dogs.  Puppy mills may be large or small. They may be licensed by the United States Department of Agriculture or unlicensed.
The Dog and Cat Breeder Bill, also known as the Minnesota Puppy and Kitten Mill Bill, was introduced in the Minnesota Senate by Senator Don Betzold and in the Minnesota House by Representative Tom Tillberry. The bill number in the Senate is S.F. 7. The bill number in the House is H.F. 253.